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The Godley Hotel, hotel in Lake Tekapo

The Godley Hotel offers country-style accommodation in the alpine village of Lake Tekapo on the South Island. The hotel is centrally located in the village with views of the lake and mountains.

Good location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,901 reviews
Price from£91.02per night
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo is set in Lake Tekapo. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Location is excellent and very clean.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
337 reviews
Price from£283.07per night
Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.

Almost everything was perfect, neat and tidy..
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,316 reviews
Price from£57.19per night
Lake Tekapo Cottages, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Surrounded by tall pine trees and a large garden, Lake Tekapo Cottages offers stunning mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free secure parking.

Very close to town, quaint, tidy and peaceful
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,205 reviews
Price from£119.14per night
Stay In Tekapo Backpackers, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers has a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities, as well as free WiFi.

More affordable. Hot showers
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
473 reviews
Price from£81.01per night
Matariki Star, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Set in Lake Tekapo, within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Matariki Star offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a tennis court.

Great location. Comfortable beds, nice to have so many bathrooms. Nice and warm.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
461 reviews
Price from£140.58per night
Alpine Lodges, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo in the Canterbury region, Alpine Lodges features a patio. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 46 km from Mt. Dobson.

The two bedroom cabin/lodge we stayed in was beautifully furnished, had a great layout and a good use of space plus we loved the interior styling. It had views over the lake, a cosy wood burner and was walking distance to town but felt more rural. The beds were very comfortable and everything we loved. The kitchen was well equipped. We really appreciated the tasty loaf of bread provided and the little Whittakers chocolates which was a lovely touch.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
312 reviews
Price from£202.77per night
Lakeview Tekapo, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Offering free WiFi and beautiful views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps, Lakeview Tekapo offers 3 self-contained adults-only luxury units as well as a separate 2 bedroom unit.

Modern, beautiful, stunning apartment with amazing view of the lake. Comfortable, spotlessly clean and new. Loved it!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
419 reviews
Price from£208.25per night
Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Featuring garden views, Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge in Lake Tekapo features accommodation, a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge.

Superb location, views were breathtaking! Great to meet other travellers and to chat with the host. The kitchen facilities were good catering for several groups. Everything lovely and clean.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
294 reviews
Price from£93.40per night
Alpine Vista, hotel in Lake Tekapo

Alpine Vista is a luxury holiday home in Lake Tekapo with mountain views. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and complimentary private parking is available on site.

Great large property with fantastic views. Liked that it was a little out of the main town centre. Peaceful and private.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
166 reviews
Price from£155.64per night
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What guests said about Lake Tekapo:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great place to visit beautiful view.

    Great place to visit beautiful view. Colour photos turn out fantastic due to lighting, lake environment colours. Sky at night best I've seen. Rented large house for our family gathering. In advance Contacted Four Square Tekapo they offered to cook chickens, make vegetarian dish, supplied all our food. Also made salads supplied breads, deserts, drinks. We were so pleased with the service this store provided. Perfect. Would of loved to stay longer.
    Allison
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Lake Tekapo is beautiful and very relaxing but only needs a...

    Lake Tekapo is beautiful and very relaxing but only needs a couple of days to be seen thoroughly. There's a pleasant, flat walk along and above the shoreline that's not too taxing for younger children and there are trails and hot spring pools for older kids/adults. There's also mini golf or ice skating, depending on what time of the year you go. Shops are very limited and those available are overpriced - if you are staying self-catered, try to bring food with you or eat out. Thoroughly recommend 25 degree - they don't take bookings so you'll need to get there as they open (for dinner) or be prepared to wait/come back later. Another downside is the inconsiderate behaviour of some of the other tourists - if you're trying to get any decent photos of the Good Shepherd church or stars, you'll need to go very early/very late or find a secluded place for night photos. Some people seemed unaware that this is a spot for limited light so had car headlights on full whilst sitting outside the church - which made our photographers trip a bit wasted.
    Nicola
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lake Tekapo is a lovely town with beautiful views of the...

    Lake Tekapo is a lovely town with beautiful views of the mountains and lakes. Lots of lovely walking trails and places to explore in and around the lakes. There are great cycling trails in the area too. Mountain Cook in only a short distance away. There are hot springs and pools to visit and great places to eat at.
    Sharon
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The Lake is amazing, so peaceful.

    The Lake is amazing, so peaceful. Take a picnic and dip your toes….icy but refreshing! Trekking with Mackenzie’s Alpine Horses was my highlight. Lots of lovely walks around the lake a local area. St.John stargazing experience was fabulous, so humbling and really informative.
    Catherine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Only stayed in Lake Tekapo because I wanted to walk on the...

    Only stayed in Lake Tekapo because I wanted to walk on the Hooker Valley Track. It was reasonable accommodation a good hour away from Mount Cook. Loved our accommodation in Wee Mack and enjoyed going to the Hot Springs after our long fantastic walk to the Mueller Lake glaciers. Wanted to see the stars but it was either cloudy or the moon was too bright to get that dark sky/ full of stars effect. The Summit sky activity has to be booked at least one month in advance.
    Shelley
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lake Tekapo is a beautiful location, with lots to see and do...

    Lake Tekapo is a beautiful location, with lots to see and do. A car is needed to see the full extent of the Lake and surrounding districts. There is a lot of choice from self-cook to takeaways and eat-in restaurants. Something for everyone.
    A
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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews
    This is an excellent property with a great view of Lake Tekapo. The property is double glazed and well insulated and catches the sun well so is very warm. The beds were very comfortable and two bath rooms made for a great family stay. The kitchen is well equipped and the fittings throughout the house are all of a high standard. It was only a 10 minute walk down to the waterfront restaurants. Very easy pickup and return of key. The living area is spacious with great views..
    Tim
    New Zealand
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 382 reviews
    Great location, walking distance from the lake. The host was welcoming, check in and out was very easy. The bedroom setup was similar to hotel, the bedding and bedsheets were good qualities. The bathroom was super clean in like new condition. We saw stars at night, very quiet, we slept well. The breakfast was sufficient with lots of fruits, yogurt, toast with smashed avocado etc. The town of lake Tekapo is simply beautiful, great stop.
    Sara
    United States
  • From £112.27 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,524 reviews
    The best view of Lake Tekapo in town! Huge picture windows in the communal kitchen and dining room; upstairs loft area with same views plus two outside decks; right on a grassy park that slopes down to the lake. Easy access to groceries, restaurants, the beach, The Dark Sky Project. We had an ensuite room with a large bathroom. The common areas were well kept.
    Debbie
    Canada
  • From £152.50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    Very nice and clean place to stay with a beautiful mountain views. We really enjoying staying in this great new apartment even just for a couple day. Location is convenient just a few minutes drive to market, coffee shop and amazing lake tekapo. Also, the place has good amenities, full equipment kitchen, friendly and helpful staff. It’s recommended! 😊
    Yusiana
    Australia
  • From £245.42 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 419 reviews
    Absolutely fantastic experience. I loved being able to sit by the large windows and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Tekapo. It was only a quick 2-3 minute drive to the town center, but the hotel itself was in a peaceful and quiet area. The bed was really comfortable, and I especially liked having a skylight right above it.
    Chen
    China
  • From £278.16 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,573 reviews
    A modern hotel with stylish interior design. The complimentary breakfast was very adequate and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The view of Lake Tekapo from our room was beautiful and the hotel is in a very convenient position. We look forward to staying at the Galaxy next time we stay in Tekapo.
    Judy
    New Zealand
  • From £97.55 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,868 reviews
    We loved the location and the view. We were in a cabin looking over Lake Tekapo with no other interference. Just perfect views. We sat out on the deck and watched the stars come out (past 11pm mind you during summer!). We had resident ducks and rabbits visit us which was fun.
    Jamie
    Australia
  • From £180.14 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 138 reviews
    Wonderful property, well organized cottage. Very clean. Easy to access. Hosts readily accommodated our late check-in. Great location, walk to Lake Tekapo and to the little village for stores and restaurants. Fantastic stainless steel hot tub. Would highly recommend.
    Kristen
    United States
  • From £109.61 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 166 reviews
    This was a great place to stay at in Lake Tekapo. I was there for one night and it had all the things I needed. The room even has a mini fridge, electric kettle, and dishes. For a short term stay, would highly recommend. Can't beat the price and the location.
    Yelena
    United States
  • From £122 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,205 reviews
    Good location in regards to Lake Tekapo, shops, and the Dark Sky Experience centre (all within walking distance). A good place to base yourself while exploring further afield like Aoraki Mt Cook. Would stay again.
    Desiree
    Australia
  • From £97.55 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,868 reviews
    Ours was a fairly standard motel room looking over a carpark/gravel road to beautiful Lake Tekapo. Quite comfortable and the BBQ across the car park had a great view. Well presented in an older-style way.
    Bruce R
    Australia
  • From £101.93 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 290 reviews
    The house is modern, clean. Three bathrooms were all really clean and bright. Walking distance to the church, and to the city centre. Absolutely will want to stay if I visit Lake Tekapo next time.
    Tzu Fan
    Taiwan
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews
    The property was very well laid out, with an ideal indoor and outdoor flow that would be able to be used during every season in the Lake Tekapo area.
    Tim
    New Zealand
  • From £72.89 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,455 reviews
    The rooms were clean, well maintained. Toilets and kitchen was well maintained as well. Loved the view from the backpackers space.
    Arthy
    New Zealand
  • From £91.02 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,902 reviews
    The location is superb. Very close to Lake Tekapo and Church of Good Sheperd. Quite close to super market like Four Square.
    Nutthee
    Thailand
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 346 reviews
    Fantastic location with stunning view of Lake Tekapo! Everything was super stylish and immaculate. Lovely Hosts.
    Marcel
    Germany
  • From £91.02 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,902 reviews
    Great location near plenty of food places and the famous Lake Tekapo Church. Clean rooms and lovely staff!
    Allycia
    New Zealand
  • From £72.89 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,455 reviews
    Great location, could walk for a swim in Lake Tekapo in less then 1 minute. Nice and friendly staff.
    Suthirat
    Thailand
  • From £128.67 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 839 reviews
    Clean and spacious room, with a lovely view of Lake Tekapo. Great location and easy check in.
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • From £123.90 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 461 reviews
    Property was close to Lake Tekapo, clean.
    Kashyap
    United States